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Lombardi's Pizza

This site has been declared a National Historic and Legendary Pizzeria By PMQ Magazine and the New York Pizza Show and has been inducted as a member of The Pizza Hall of Fame LOMBARDI'S PIZZA Is...

This site has been declared a National Historic and Legendary Pizzeria By PMQ Magazine and the New York Pizza Show and has been inducted as a member of The Pizza Hall of Fame LOMBARDI'S PIZZA...

    Gillespie's Store (Back)

      Site of first business building of record. 1855

        Gillespie's Store

          Built 1864

            In Loving Memory Of Calvin Clell Binion

              Triangle Building

                Dr. Jose P. Rizal

                  First Responder Plaza

                    Thomas L. Nelson, Ed. D.

                      Ohlone Native Peoples

                        Woodbridge Metcale Grove

                          Red Lion Inn - Brooklyn

                          Red Lion Inn Near here stood the Red Lion Inn, marking the junction of three country roads: Martense Lane what followed what is now the southern edge of The Green-Wood Cemetery; the Narrows Road,...

                          Red Lion Inn Near here stood the Red Lion Inn, marking the junction of three country roads: Martense Lane what followed what is now the southern edge of The Green-Wood Cemetery; the Narrows Road,...

                          • new york
                          • brooklyn
                          • green-wood cemetery
                          • red lion inn
                          • american revolution
                          • battle of brooklyn
                          • 1776

                          The Jerry & Maria McAuley Center of The Bowery Mission

                          The JERRY & MARIA MCAULEY CENTER of The Bowery Mission Jerry & Maria McAuley each experienced a radical transformation from a life of crime to a life of faith. Together, they founded the Helping...

                          The JERRY & MARIA MCAULEY CENTER of The Bowery Mission Jerry & Maria McAuley each experienced a radical transformation from a life of crime to a life of faith. Together, they founded the...

                          • new york
                          • manhattan
                          • bowery
                          • jerry mcauley
                          • maria mcauley
                          • bowery mission
                          • 1872

                          The Eternal Flame - St. Martinville

                          Honors all persons exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755. It reflects the burning faith of their 'Sacred attachment to the homeland and to their religion'. Dedicated 10 December 1995 Endorsed by The...

                          Honors all persons exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755. It reflects the burning faith of their 'Sacred attachment to the homeland and to their religion'. Dedicated 10 December 1995 Endorsed by The...

                          • louisiana
                          • acadian history
                          • cajun

                          Queen Mother Moore - African Liberation Leader

                          Audley Moore, also known as Queen Mother Moore, was born in New Iberia, LA on July 27, 1898. She was a global civil and human rights leader, political theorist, and educator advocating for the...

                          Audley Moore, also known as Queen Mother Moore, was born in New Iberia, LA on July 27, 1898. She was a global civil and human rights leader, political theorist, and educator advocating for the...

                          • louisiana
                          • iberia parish
                          • africa

                          Duchamp Opera House

                          The Duchamp Opera House was built in 1830, making it not only the oldest building in St. Martin Parish, but also one of the oldest in Acadiana. It is also thought to be the oldest surviving opera...

                          The Duchamp Opera House was built in 1830, making it not only the oldest building in St. Martin Parish, but also one of the oldest in Acadiana. It is also thought to be the oldest surviving...

                          • louisiana
                          • entertainment
                          • st. martin parish

                          Bronx Post Office

                          BRONX POST OFFICE COMPLETED IN 1932 UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF U.S. TREASURY ARCHITECT LOUIS SIMON, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIGN OF THOMAS HARLAN ELLETT, THE BUILDING WAS EXECUTED IN A STYLE THAT...

                          BRONX POST OFFICE COMPLETED IN 1932 UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF U.S. TREASURY ARCHITECT LOUIS SIMON, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIGN OF THOMAS HARLAN ELLETT, THE BUILDING WAS EXECUTED IN A STYLE THAT...

                          • new york
                          • bronx
                          • post office
                          • louis simon
                          • thomas harlan ellett
                          • 1932
                          • 1953
                          • 1989

                          Bronx Post Office Building

                          THIS BUILDING WAS ERECTED DURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HENRY MORGENTHAU JR SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY JAMES A FARLEY POSTMASTER...

                          THIS BUILDING WAS ERECTED DURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HENRY MORGENTHAU JR SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY JAMES A FARLEY POSTMASTER...

                          • new york
                          • bronx
                          • post office
                          • franklin d roosevelt
                          • henry morgenthau
                          • james a farley
                          • 1935

                          Ján Slávik & Juraj Slávik